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A polyline is a sequence of line segments connected to each other as a single object. It is possible to create straight line segments, arc segments or a combination of the two.
Multi segmented lines provide editing capabilities unavailable for single lines. For example, you can adjust their width and curvature. After having created a polyline, it is possible to use the command EXPLODE to convert it to separate line and arc segments.
When drawing arc segments in a polyline, the first point of the arc is the endpoint of the previous segment. The angle, the center point, the direction or radius of the arc can be specified. It is also possible to complete the arc by specifying a second point and an endpoint.
It is possible to draw a closed polyline to create a polygon. To close a polyline, enter C if working in line mode or CL if working in arc mode; then press ENTER.
It is possible to draw a Math polyline, using a mathematical formula as a source. See:
How to draw a Cartesian Math polyline
How to draw a Cartesian Parametric Math polyline
How to draw a Polar Math polyline
How to draw a Polar Parametric Math polyline
Also see:
Drawing rectangles and polygons
